Cape Verde appoints Humberto Bettencourt as coach to succeed Bubista
PRAIA, Cape Verde — The Cape Verde national football team has appointed Humberto Bettencourt as their new coach, replacing Bubista. Bettencourt, who was Bubista's assistant during the team's World Cup participation, was promoted to head coach following Bubista's departure. The 51-year-old Bettencourt has not disclosed the terms of his contract.
The team's promotion to the knockout stages of the World Cup, their first ever, was highlighted by Sidny Lopes Cabral's best goal of the tournament. Cape Verde previously held Spain to a 0-0 draw, thanks to the efforts of goalkeeper Vozinha. The team secured second place in their group with draws against Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
Bettencourt's first priority will be preparing the team for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers scheduled for September and October.
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